OJEN 0.3% EAR DPS

Overview

OJEN 0.3% EAR DPS is a Schedule H antibiotic.

OJEN 0.3% EAR DPS is composed of: BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE (0.01 %W/V), OFLOXACIN (0.3 %W/V)


Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Ofloxacin is used to treat bacterial infections of the skin, lungs, prostate, or urinary tract (bladder and kidneys). Ofloxacin is also used to treat pelvic inflammatory disease and Chlamydia and/or gonorrhea.
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics can cause serious or disabling side effects that may not be reversible. Ofloxacin should be used only for infections that cannot be treated with a safer antibiotic.

Usage

OFLOXACIN is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Deep Skin Infection, Urinary Tract Infection, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

Precautions for OJEN 0.3% EAR DPS and its Constituents

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of joint problems, rheumatoid arthritis, heart, kidney, or lung transplant; Alzheimer disease, seizures, stroke, central nervous system disorder, heart, liver, or kidney disease, decrease in blood minerals, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or light-headedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid exposure to sunlight. It may affect blood sugar level; monitor sugar level regularly. Avoid alcohol consumption. Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection.

Common Side-Effects

OFLOXACIN : Diarrhoea, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Nausea, Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Difficulty Sleeping

Serious Side-Effects

OFLOXACIN : Easy Bruising, Fever, Throat Soreness, Fatigue (tiredness), Abdomen Pain, Vomit, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Fainting, Irregular Heartbeat

Rare Side-Effects

OFLOXACIN : Skin Rash, Difficulty Breathing, Body Itching, Face Swelling

Disease Interactions

OFLOXACIN can interfere with: CNS Disorder, Myasthenia Gravis, Heart Arrhythmias, Hypokalemia, Ischemic Heart Disease, Magnesium Deficiency, Congestive Heart Disease, Supraspinatus Tendonitis, Colitis, Gastroenteritis, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Diabetes Mellitus, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

OFLOXACIN is categorized as: QUINOLONES / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for OJEN 0.3% EAR DPS

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

OJEN 0.3% EAR DPS

INR 38 for 5 ML EAR DROP

BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE 0.01 %W/V, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %W/V

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

OFLO BM OINT	INR 20.5 for 5 GM OINTMENT	BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE 0.02 %V/V, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %W/W, BETAMETHASONE 0.1 %W/W
OFLO DM 0.3%W/V/0.1%W/V/0.01%W/V EYE DPS	INR 10.95 for 10 ML EYE DROP	OFLOXACIN 0.3 %W/V, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE 0.01 %W/V, BECLOMETASONE 0.1 %W/V
OFLOX D 0.3% W/V/0.1% W/V/0.01% W/V EYE DPS	INR 12 for 5 ML EYE DROP	OFLOXACIN 0.3 %W/V, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE 0.01 %W/V, BECLOMETASONE 0.1 %W/V
OFLOXAMAC D 0.3%W/V/0.1%W/V/0.02%W/V EYE DPS	INR 9.45 for 5 ML EYE DROP	OFLOXACIN 0.3 %W/V, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE 0.02 %W/V, BECLOMETASONE 0.1 %W/V